Katherine Waterston, who will star as the female lead in the upcoming Inherent Vice, has nabbed the lead role opposite Elisabeth Moss in indie Queen of Earth.

Alex Ross Perry, who also worked with Moss on his previous film Listen Up Philip, is directing the psychological thriller, which centers on two friends who steal away to a beach house for a vacation. Although they grew up as best friends, they soon realize how disconnected from each other they have become, allowing their suspicions to bleed into reality.

Drinking Buddiesdirector-writer-producer Joe Swanbergis producing Queen of Earth, which is currently shooting in New York.

Downton Abbey'sMichelle Dockery was previously attached to Waterston's role, but exited when scheduling couldn't be worked out.